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The 2005 Nissan Titan has 891 NHTSA owner complaints on file — not a small number. 6 active recall campaigns.
The 2005 Nissan Titan has 891 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is powertrain at 434 complaints, typically surfacing around 64,387 miles (~$2,500 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Titan (this page) | 891 | 6 |
| 2006 Titan | 430 | 7 |
| 2007 Titan | 139 | 2 |
| 2008 Titan | 133 | 6 |
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: brakes is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 33,850 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 6 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 5.6/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
When owners report each system failing, in actual miles — so you can see what's likely behind you, what's due around now, and what to budget for next. Enter your mileage to mark where you are.
"Typical" = median owner-reported failure mileage from the NHTSA complaint record for this exact year and model. Not a maintenance schedule — a heads-up on where this model's failures cluster.
2/3/10: 2005 Nissan titan breaks down on hwy 71 at the light right before the entrance to the airport. My 120 lbs fianc has to work to push the truck out of the lane with cars racing by at 60 MPH with our 8 month old daughter. 2/4/10: engaged terry wisdom with maxwell Nissan…
I purchased a use 2005 Nissan titan 4x4 in may of 2010. In december 2010 I went to engage the front wheel drive due to driving up a road that had snow and ice. After complying with the directions in the owner's manual I began driving up the grade only to find that I had no…
I wish I would have check this website before buying the 05 titan. Went in for oil change and tech. Informed me of leaky seals training and play in u joint need to be replaced under warranty thank god, but after reading all of the complaints on this website I don't think I'd…
My 2005 Nissan titan has had a rear end failure at 12,500 miles. They cannot tell me when they can get replacement parts. *jb
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This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall on the highway, which could cause a crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 891 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Nissan Titan has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
The 2005 Nissan Titan is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Brakes: 69 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 5,000–55,000 mi; Electrical system: 44 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 72,000–145,000 mi; Reliability score 5.6/10 — around the segment average; 6 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the powertrain first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 434 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 64,387 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 5.6 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 891 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is powertrain. Typical failure occurs around 64,387 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 434 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 64,387 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 64,387 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 891 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.